Port Stanley, FK · Sunday 4 October 2026
The Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon takes place in October 2026 in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, offering runners a full marathon distance on trail terrain with minimal elevation change. The course is flat to gently rolling, making it accessible for most fitness levels without the punishing climbs you'd find in mountain marathons. As a trail event, expect natural surfaces that demand slightly more effort than road running, so factor in a slower pace than your road marathon times. The remote location in the South Atlantic means this is a destination race worth planning ahead for, but if you're seeking a genuine adventure rather than a fast time, the Falkland Islands setting delivers something genuinely different from the standard marathon circuit.
Adjusted Time
4:32:34
Time difference: +32.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon is a full marathon held in Port Stanley, FK, scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 56m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 56m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 56m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 7m to 56m above sea level — a 49m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
Our difficulty rating for Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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